Published: November 17, 2009 11:56 am      

NOT ALL IS WELL WITH FRANCE FAMILY

Monticello — Like all families, Brian France has his own personal problems that he would like to sweep under the family carpet. France, the NASCAR chairman filed a civil complaint against his ex-wife, Megan France, last year, a few months after the couple divorced in Florida. They married in California in 2005.

France's lawyers persuaded Mecklenburg County, NC, Judge Todd Owens to seal the court file from public inspection, an unusual move in a court system that typically allows widespread access to courtrooms and documents.

On Friday, France's attorneys petitioned a Mecklenburg judge to bar the public from the courtroom.

We'll have more on this as it unfolds, because even NASCAR's chairman shouldn't be above public scrutiny.



Weekend Racing: The final race of the season will be held this weekend at the 1.5-mile Homestead-Miami Speedway and involves all three of NASCAR's major series.

Fri., Nov. 20, Camping World Trucks Ford 200, Starting time: 7:30 pm (EDT); TV: Speed Channel.

Sat., Nov. 21, Nationwide Series Ford 300. Starting time: 4 pm (EDT);

TV: ESPN2.

Sun., Nov. 22, Sprint Cup Ford 400, Starting time: 2:30 pm (EDT); TV:

ABC.



Racing Trivia Question: When did Homestead-Miami Speedway open?



Last Week's Question: Which driver has the most Sprint Cup championships? Answer: Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Sr., each have seven championships.

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